We try to hold onto things that have no meaning to us. Not just physical things, but also emotional things. When we hold onto the past and can’t find it within us to forgive others and ourselves, we are holding onto emotional baggage that does not serve us, and in the end, has no meaning for us. When we consider the things that do have lasting meaning for us, the list is small: love, kindness, understanding, acceptance, forgiveness, and peace. Hold onto these things, and life will make more sense.